Electrical PCB Engineer
Rochester NY

Must Have Skills
Skill Design or modify electrical/electronic engineering assemblies, layouts/schematics
Skill Coordinate the procurement and assembly of electrical/electronic components

Job Description

• Electrical PCB Engineer will develop intricate printed circuit board layouts. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams, creating schematics, circuit board layouts and optimizing designs for manufacturing and testing.
• Work with electronic engineers and embedded engineers to create circuit designs and board layouts to meet platform deliverables within product development phases.
• Identify the risks, mitigations, and contingency plans for new features.
• Work closely with business units, tool owners, and other technical support groups in cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex electrical problems with limited to no supervision.
• Specify the development of design or modify engineering assemblies, layout/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of complex scope.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects.
• Specify and/or perform engineering ECAD design of complex scope.
• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports as required.

Position requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent desired.
• Experience with Altium software for PCB/PCBA design with input from mechanical and electrical teams.
• Create and modify schematics as directed by engineers.
• Generate library symbols, footprints, and 3D drawings for components.
• Investigate and implement PCB design trends and processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies for packaging, cost, and system performance.
• Perform complex CAD and CAE tasks, ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Propose design trade-offs for resolution and implementation.
• Communicate with fabrication vendors and address engineering questions.
• Prioritize quality design and observe design for test and manufacturability principles.
• Understand impedance control requirements for electrical and RF circuits.
• Stay updated on PCB technology trends and apply them to our designs.
• Collaborate with various teams during the design and fabrication process.
• Resolve PCB design issues with vendors.
• Contribute to PCB design specifications and standards for product quality and cost-efficiency.
• Be creative and innovative. Demonstrate a willingness to explore new options to bridge program challenges or improve processes.
• A nature of staying focused on solutions and ability to remain positive even under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, foster teamwork and bridge differences to achieve the program goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Altium, or Mentor PCB Design software.
• Familiarity with Mechanical CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design best practices and standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in RF Circuit PCB design is preferred.
• Experience using Altium PCB Design software